Drapery hanger



Jan. 25, 1938. SCHWARTZ 2,106,438

DRAPERY HANGER Filed July 24, 1956 3mm 7950M imwffz Patented Jan. 25, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DRAPEBY HANGER Fred J. Schwartz, Toledo, Ohio Application July 24,

' 8 Claims.

This invention relates to detachable connectors, especially adapted to mount sheet material on a support.

This invention has utility in assembling draii peries with rods or supports.

Referring to the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a view, with parts broken away, of a drapery sustained upon a support or bar by an embodiment of the invention herein shown as a clamp, pin and hook structure;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation, in open disconnected position, of a connector of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a view of the connector of Fig. 2 from the right thereof;

Fig. 4 is a view on the line IV-IV, Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is an enlarged view on thellne V-V, Fig. 2;

Fig. 6 is a view of a connector similar to the connector of Fig. 4, but embodying a plurality of pairs of drapery engaging teeth; Fig. 7 is a view of a connector similar to the connector of Fig. 6, wherein the drapery gripping prongs or teeth are carried by independent members;

Fig. 8 is a view of the connector of Fig. 7 from the left thereof, showing the swingable mounting of one of the prong members permitting ready closing of the device;

Fig. 9 is a view of the connector of Fig. 8, with the pin snapped into closed position; and

Fig. 10 is a side view of a modified connector embodying a shortened drapery support and a single pair of drapery engaging prongs carried by a member independent of the pin engaging overhang.

.Drapery or hanging I is shown having upper trim portion or section 2, the extent thereof being determined by stitching 3. In mounting draperies or like hangings hereunder, such may be 40 primarily supported or carried by bar 4 adjacent the window, other opening, or desired place for mounting. In practice, it is not desirable to have the hangings lay over the bar 4, nor is it desirable to have the bar 4 exposed, but to have the entire supporting mechanism concealed. These results are readily accomplished by the devices of the invention herein for connectors between the primary supporting bar or rod 4 and the draperies I. Furthermore, due to their novel construction, the connectors are economically produced and readily installed.

' A piece of wire, of desired dimensions and ofsome temper to provide a suitable springiness, is bent to provide a support or hook portion 5 having 55 opposing leg portions 6, l, the latter terminating 1936, Serial N.'92,4o7

in a first return bend 8 from which extends intermediate portion '9 normally beyond the hook extent to second return bend III. From this second return bend Hi, the wire bar or rod has pin portion -|l extending normally beyond the hook 5 portion in the opposite direction to terminate in point l2. The entire sinuous extent of the connectors are confined to a single plane thereby permitting the use of simple dies in the production thereof and reducing production costs to a 10 .minimum.

The return bend 8 extends through opening iii of spring plate ll. This plate extends upwardly from the opening l3 clamped between the portions 1, 9, and terminates in a pair of teeth or prongs l5 ofiset to have the portion 9 gripped therebetween and to extend therebeyond. The clamping of the portion 9 between the prongs l5 anchors the spring plate H with the wire portions 1, 9, so that portion, l6 of the plate It extends outwardly from the return bend 8 to form a continuation of the portion 9. The plate portion It has terminal loop or guard ll providing pin point receiving seat I8. @ue to the inherent springiness of the materials employed, the connector in open position has the portion II and the combined portions 9, it, normally curved outwardly in opposite directions from the return bend Ill, so that when the pin is closed there is thus a secure locking between the parts.

In installation of a drapery, the point I2 may be thrust downwardly through the drapery material near the top of the trim portion and again through the material near the bottom of the trim. When'the exposed point I! is then moved into the seat i8, the material is firmly clamped between the engaging portions 9, ll. Furthermore, the prongs or teeth i5 are of such an extent that they not only provide a seat therebetween 40 for the portion I l but may extend into or through the material of the draperies for further secure holding thereof. The material is thus firmly gripped and held in position with a portion thereof extending above the return bend I0, the hook is placed in position on the rod 4, and the entire mounting mechanism is completely concealed. The number of connectors and their spacing along the drapery may be determined by the size, style and weight of the material used.

In some instances it may be desired to provide a plurality of pairs of fabric gripping teeth l5. To this end, the plate extension l6 may have additional prongs l5 bent outwardly therefrom so that the fabric may be gripped at a multiple of 55 2 V places (Fig. 6). To facilitate shifting the pin point I! into the seat l8, wherein a multiple of pairs of teeth are employed, a pair thereof may be on a separate member I! swingable on the connector at the return bend 8 (Figs. 8, 9). This not 'only allows ready assembly but strengthens the finished assembly. The member I! may provide teeth adjacent the loop H or close to the return bend 8 (Fig. 10). The return bend i may likewise be adjacent the hook (Fig. -or spaced a desired distance therefrom.

first return bend extension from said hook, a second return bend extension from the first extension terminating in a pin, a spring plate provided with an opening through which the first return bend of said hanger extends, said plate extending in two directions therefrom to terminate in one direction in means gripping the first extension between the return bends and in pin coacting means in the opposite direction.

3. A drapery hanger comprising a hook, a drapery engaging extension therefrom terminating in a pin integral with the hook, a spring plate assembled in said hanger parallel to the pin providing a seat for engaging the pin terminus in closed position, and drapery engaging teeth extending from said plate.

4. A drapery hanger comprising a hook a drapery clamp extension therefrom terminating in hanger and having a terminus providing a seat for the pin in closed position, and a drapery engaging toothed member mounted on 'said hanger adjacent said plate. 7

6. In a drapery hanger, a single piece of spring wire bent to successively form a support-engaging hook, a drapery clamp and a drapery-engaging pin, all in the same plane, and a spring plate fixed to provide a guard for the point of the pin in closed position.

'7. A drapery, hanger comprising a wire having a support engaging portion for the hanger, a drapery engaging portion, there being spaced from the support portion by the engaging portion, an intermediate portion, said portions being in a common plane for the entire wire throughout, and a lock for the engaging portion in assembled position with the intermediate portion.

8. A drapery hanger having a support engaging portion for the hanger, an extension upward from the support including a return bend and then downward past the support to form a point terminus, said hanger including spring means extending to engage said point terminus as a guard.

FRED J. SCHWARTZ. 

